Hyperdrama is the fourth studio album by French electronic music duo Justice, released on 26 April 2024 through Ed Banger Records and Because Music. It is their first studio album in over seven years, following Woman (2016). The album was preceded by the singles "One Night/All Night" with Tame Impala, and "Generator", which were released together alongside its announcement, followed by "Incognito"…
This is a solid return to form for their first record in 8 years. I feel reminiscent of the days of Cross, but this album is more of a general look back on their entire discography (with a heavy emphasis on Audio, Video, Disco. I was slightly underwhelmed by the features and feel that Saturnine and The End left me unsatisfied. However, I’m definitely happy about the return to harder and deeper techno-esque angle.
The comeback album after 9 years finds the duo searching for 'pop' songs. With some help of Tame Impala, Thundercat and Rimon these songs have got vocals and are a nice listen. More type of dancefloor or festival-tracks are missing. Only 'Generator' or 'Dear Alan' should work there. All by all a decent album wich is nice to listen to and definitly marks the comeback of the french boys.
Happy Justice Day. Justice has a special place in my heart - they're the first electronic artist that captured my attention as a preteen musical fledgling. † fully dug deep sawtooth grooves into my young brain in which it continues to live rent free to this day. So you can say that I was really stoked for this record. And it really doesn't disappoint.
The record calls back to the brutalist gothic mania of their first album, refines the prog synth wave of 'Audio, Video, Disco' and the arena disco of 'Woman', weaving through these feelings so seamlessly and with a cohesiveness and freshness that I haven't felt since †. Big ol' smile on my face after this one.